Learning from Mistakes: Inducint Analogous Solution Failures to a Source Problem Produces Later Successes in Analogical Transfer

Four experiments investigated the use of analogical problem solving to facilitate the solution to a problem that usually results in persistent solution failures without hints. The results of the experiments are discussed.

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Published in:Journal of experimental psychology. Learning, memory, and cognition memory, and cognition, 1992-05, Vol.18 (3), p.623
Main Authors: Gick, Mary L, McGarry, Susan J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cognition & reasoning
Perceptions
Psychology
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Summary:Four experiments investigated the use of analogical problem solving to facilitate the solution to a problem that usually results in persistent solution failures without hints. The results of the experiments are discussed.
ISSN:0278-7393
1939-1285